Dozen Corporation Is Owned Equally by Twelve Unrelated Individuals

question 105

Multiple Choice

Dozen Corporation is owned equally by twelve unrelated individuals.Its taxable income this year is $100,000 and its regular federal income tax liability is $22,250.The company claims a $20,000 dividends-received deduction and pays $25,000 dividends to its shareholders.The corporation had accumulated earnings and profits of $900,000 at the end of the preceding year.The company has no reasonable needs of the business.The accumulated earnings tax is

• A)$7,913.
• B)$10,913.
• C)$14,550.
• D)$13,188.

---

Definitions:

Distinguishing Products

The process of identifying unique characteristics and benefits of products to differentiate them from competitors in the market.

Generic Strategies Model

The Generic Strategies Model is a framework developed by Michael Porter that outlines three strategies organizations can use to achieve competitive advantage: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.

Focused Cost Leadership

A strategic approach where a company aims to be the lowest-cost producer in a particular niche or segment, offering prices lower than competitors while targeting specific customer groups.

Differentiation

In business, the process of making a product or service distinct from competitors in the market, often by emphasizing unique features or benefits.